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Surgical step 2. Incision of the tensor fascia lata (TFL) superficial fascia is in line with the skin incision. The Hueter's approach through the TFL fascia helps to protect the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve as it lies medial to the superficial fascial incision. The figures depicting the surgical procedure are in a supine position, on a left hip. Proximal, distal, medial, and lateral are the top, bottom, left, and right of the image, respectively.
